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HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) generates a steady flow of news as a franchisor of on-demand staffing, commercial staffing, and executive search services. As a human resources consulting services company operating through brands such as HireQuest Direct, HireQuest Health, MRINetwork, Snelling, TradeCorp, DriverQuest, and Northbound Executive Search, its announcements span capital allocation decisions, franchise network developments, and labor market commentary.
On this page, readers can follow HQI news related to quarterly financial results, dividend declarations, and stock repurchase programs approved by the Board of Directors. Recent Form 8-K filings and press releases have covered quarterly cash dividends on common stock and the authorization of a stock repurchase program that permits open market and privately negotiated share purchases under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
HireQuest also issues news about its franchise brands and ownership structures. For example, the company has announced a change in the ownership structure of MRINetwork, its global executive search brand, transitioning majority ownership to a leadership group of current and former franchise owners while retaining partial ownership and continuing to provide shared services. Such updates highlight how HireQuest manages and supports its network of staffing and recruiting offices.
In addition, HireQuest publishes labor market outlooks based on survey data from its extensive franchise network. These releases discuss hiring trends, time-to-fill metrics, application volumes, and demand patterns across industries including construction, light industrial, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and engineering. Investors, employers, and job seekers can use this news feed to monitor how HireQuest views the evolving labor market and how its network is responding to changes in demand for skilled and flexible work.
By reviewing the HQI news page regularly, users can track company announcements, capital return policies, executive search and staffing network developments, and broader workforce insights drawn from HireQuest’s U.S. and international presence.
HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results conference call for Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will discuss financial results for Q1 ending March 31, 2025.
Investors can access the call through toll-free (877-545-0320) or international (973-528-0002) numbers using entry code 336114. The conference will be broadcast live at webcaster4.com and through HireQuest's investor relations website. A replay will be available until May 22, 2025, via toll-free (877-481-4010) or international (919-882-2331) numbers with passcode 52383.
HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) announced that CFO Steve Crane will retire effective May 31, 2025, with David Hartley, current VP of Operational Finance and Corporate Development, appointed as his successor. Hartley, who joined HireQuest in 2020, has been instrumental in executing over fifteen acquisitions and leading the company's growth strategy.
The transition has been planned for multiple years, with Crane supporting the handover process in the coming weeks. The company emphasized continuity with support from Chief Accounting Officer Cory Smith, who has been with HireQuest since 2016.
CEO Rick Hermanns praised Crane's contributions to developing the accounting and finance department, while expressing confidence in Hartley's capabilities, citing his business acumen, strategic understanding, and experience in driving shareholder value through acquisitions.
HireQuest (Nasdaq:HQI) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing mixed performance amid challenging market conditions. Q4 2024 saw franchise royalties decrease 14.0% to $7.6M and total revenue decline 17.2% to $8.1M, while net income improved to $2.2M ($0.16/share) from $15,000 in Q4 2023.
For full-year 2024, the company reported franchise royalties of $32.7M (down 8.8%), total revenue of $34.6M (down 8.7%), and net income of $3.7M ($0.26/share). System-wide sales decreased 6.9% to $563.6M. Notable improvements include reduced SG&A expenses (down 12.4%) and workers' compensation costs.
The company maintains a solid financial position with $2.2M in cash, $33.4M available credit line, and continues paying quarterly dividends of $0.06 per share.
HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, has scheduled its fourth quarter and year-end 2024 financial results conference call for Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The conference call will be accessible through a live webcast at webcaster4.com and through HireQuest's investor relations website. A replay of the call will remain available until Thursday, April 10, 2025. Participants are advised to join the conference call 5-10 minutes before the start time to register.
HireQuest (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 3, 2025.
HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend will be paid on December 16, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 2, 2024.
HireQuest reported mixed Q3 2024 financial results. Total revenue increased 1.6% to $9.4 million, while franchise royalties grew 0.9% to $9.0 million. The company recorded a net loss of $2.2 million ($0.16 per share) compared to net income of $1.5 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to a one-time non-cash impairment charge of $6.0 million related to MRINetwork assets. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $4.9 million from $3.7 million year-over-year. System-wide sales decreased 1.7% to $148.6 million. The company maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share.
FRMO Corp has expanded its Board of Directors to nine members with the appointment of R. Rimmy Malhotra. The board now consists of nine directors, including five independent members. Malhotra, who serves as Managing Member and Portfolio Manager for Nicoya Fund LP, brings extensive experience in investment management. He previously managed the Gratio Values Fund and currently serves on the boards of HireQuest Inc and Optex System. The appointment comes as FRMO focuses on expanding and integrating several strategic investments approaching critical mass.